Johann Baptist Strauss II(1825–1899)
1825-10-25∗10/25/1825 in St. Ulrich, Austria
1899-06-03†06/03/1899 in Vienna Central Cemetery, Austria
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Johann Strauss II was an Austrian compoesr of light entertainment music. He composer over 500 works, including famous titles such as «The Blue Danube», «Emperor Waltz», and «Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka». His operetta «Die Fledermaus» is particularly popular.
Works
• Emperor Waltzes, arranged for 12 Violas • Thunder and Lightning Polka, for 12 Violas • Violetta, op. 404 (Polka Française on Motives from the Operetta «Der lustige Krieg»)Media Center
Johann Baptist Strauss II, 1876Photo: Fritz Luck